5 Strong but Simple Steps to Get Back on Track

Sometimes we need to take some steps back, take a look at where we are, where we want to be, and what we need to do to get there. This helps us clear away the fog that builds up on our lenses, refocus ourselves to drive towards our goals, and to set adequate steps to take to reach those goals.

1.) Set concrete goals.

2.) Clear out the clutter.

3.) Write out the tasks that need to be completed.

4.) Schedule out tasks and routines.

5.) Focus on one task at a time.

I feel stronger, calmer, with a clear mind ready to move forward towards where I want to be. I have spent the last few days editing my blog editorial calendar, cleaning out my planner, scheduling my fitness routines, and writing out my daily mindfulness tasks.

My Goals:

1.) Get Fit Again – Not that I completely fell off the wagon, but I’m not where I want to be or where I know I can be. I scheduled exercises for every morning, set goals for packing lunches, and will be working more gym time into my week.

3.) Painting/Art Time – Picked the upcoming art shows I want to apply for, wrote the deadlines on the calendar, and scheduled in art time each week.

Allow some flexibility into your schedule and your routines. Allow yourself to be forgiving of yourself if you slide or miss a task. Keep your goals in eyesight, write them down and post them where you see them frequently. Celebrate your successes.

I want to be a graphics designer or just a website designer, I am really interested in code but have no idea where to start from and just haven’t had time. I am finally going to look into it see if I can get into any courses, great blog post!

It is so important to make sure we are constantly re-evaluating our goals and where we are to achieving them. I really liked the step “clear out the clutter”. I have found that when I take time to clear out clutter both emotionally and my surroundings I feel better and have more more motivation!

Those are great goals!! Blogging takes up most of my time, in my down time I’ve been trying to schedule more stuff out and plan the next day too! I’ve been reading a lot as well ( well more than before haha) Thanks for sharing!

We’re all so used to multitasking, that we don’t realize that it’s taking more effort than to just do one task at a time. These are very good guidelines. It’s going to be more rewarding once you reach your goals.

These are most definitely reachable goals. Especially the getting fit part is on my agenda as well.
Besides, exercising in the mornings maks your brain work more effective and you can concentrate much better on the blogging part.

This post comes at the perfect time for me. I’ve been feeling a bit drained and overwhelmed with all the items I need to review. I know that is a good problem to have, but it still can be hard to find all the hours in the day to do blog work and work work.

I love this. Last month in between getting the flu, having a three year old with an upper respiratory infection I just felt so out of the loop and didn’t feel motivated. I spent the month updating old posts instead. Now I’m back creating newer content.